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shortstop4 · 02-14-2011, 10:55 PM

I need some input from the car experts out there. I have found that I can brake with the transmission by tap-shifting down to first gear. It also gives a sweet rev while approaching a light.

Is this bad for the car? If not, it sure does sound good

Buffnshine · 02-14-2011, 11:45 PM

Ive beeen using it since i got the car including on the track. Should be built to handle it, mines good. I agree with your impression of it. I have even had friends say I thought you had an auto.

1BADLS3 · 02-14-2011, 11:51 PM

The car is built to endure downshifting.

However, it is an automatic, and it's just putting unnecessary pressure on the driveline and transmission by downshifting, unless of course you are coming down a really steep grade. Then, it is useful to keep some of the heat off the brakes, especially if you have a few passengers in the car.

Brakes are cheaper than a transmission replacement.

CFD · 02-15-2011, 05:11 AM

I always use tapshift for both up-shifting and down shifting, the computer will not allow you to down shift at an unreasonable rpm also the car has rpm matching to help protect it. GM has many features in their tune to protect the driveline and I am confident they did not overlook this. With that said I usually do not down shift into first at the higher rpm's allowed as I find it a little bit to agressive for everyday use.

MG · 02-15-2011, 06:26 AM

Sift into 1st @ 35 MPH for the strongest downshift.

I do it all the time

02-14-2011, 10:55 PM	#1
shortstop4 Drives: '13 Summit White ZL1 M6 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 235 View My Garage	Using tap-shift to brake.. I need some input from the car experts out there. I have found that I can brake with the transmission by tap-shifting down to first gear. It also gives a sweet rev while approaching a light. Is this bad for the car? If not, it sure does sound good

02-14-2011, 11:45 PM	#2
Buffnshine So Cal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: '10 SS/RS, '06 HHR, '70 El Camino Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 2,589 View My Garage	Ive beeen using it since i got the car including on the track. Should be built to handle it, mines good. I agree with your impression of it. I have even had friends say I thought you had an auto. __________________ TEAM L99 - So Cal Camaro5 Race Team #27 9/5/09 Purchased #36962 Black 1SS/RS L99 "E-TCKT" Base Dyno 328hp/341tq @BBK meet Mods to Date: Window Tint 5% & 15%, ACC P13W Lighting, Adaptive DRL Harness, Ghost Armor, Lloyds "SS" Mats, Dash Plaque, Flowmaster Outlaw Exhaust, Drake Front Bowtie Delete, Stealth 3457 Chrome/Mirror Signal Bulbs, Grant Revolutions Steering Wheel, PFADT Sport Springs, Sway Bars, End Links, Trailing Arms, 4 Wheel Alignment, Hurst Auto Shifter and Paddle Shifter, Satin Black Rear Tail Light Bezels

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02-14-2011, 11:51 PM	#3
1BADLS3 Drives: Sold: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 1,896	The car is built to endure downshifting. However, it is an automatic, and it's just putting unnecessary pressure on the driveline and transmission by downshifting, unless of course you are coming down a really steep grade. Then, it is useful to keep some of the heat off the brakes, especially if you have a few passengers in the car. Brakes are cheaper than a transmission replacement.

02-15-2011, 05:11 AM	#4
CFD Drives: 2SS/RS L99 BLACK Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Franklin , MA Posts: 6,696	I always use tapshift for both up-shifting and down shifting, the computer will not allow you to down shift at an unreasonable rpm also the car has rpm matching to help protect it. GM has many features in their tune to protect the driveline and I am confident they did not overlook this. With that said I usually do not down shift into first at the higher rpm's allowed as I find it a little bit to agressive for everyday use.

02-15-2011, 06:26 AM	#5
MG Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 627	Sift into 1st @ 35 MPH for the strongest downshift. I do it all the time